In a remarkable and rare occurrence, a woman from Ragama has given birth to sextuplets at the Castle Street Hospital for Women (CSHW) in Colombo.
The news of this extraordinary birth has captured the attention of the nation.
The mother, whose identity has not been disclosed, delivered the sextuplets at just 26 weeks gestation.
The babies, weighing between 400g-700g at birth, were immediately transferred to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at the hospital.
Dr. Saman Kumara, a Neonatal Paediatrician at CSHW, stated that all six infants are currently receiving specialized medical care.
Five of the babies remain at the Castle Street Hospital, while one has been transferred to the National Hospital in Colombo.
The premature birth of sextuplets presents a significant challenge for the medical team. Dr. Kumara explained that the infants are currently on ventilators and require extensive monitoring and care to ensure their survival.
The medical staff is working tirelessly to provide the best possible treatment for these tiny fighters.
The birth of sextuplets is an incredibly rare occurrence, with only a handful of cases documented worldwide.
The medical team at CSHW and the National Hospital are working closely together to ensure the babies receive the specialized care they need.
